Join us for a screening of Black Art: in the Absence of Light, a New York Times  critics’ pick documentary film made by HBO in 2021.

The screening will feature an introduction by Assistant Professor of Art History Stephanie Gibson.

About the film: featuring a Who’s Who of contemporary Black artists, the film focuses on the history and long-lasting impact of an exhibition titled “Two Centuries of Black American Art” which was curated by African American artist and scholar David Driskell at LACMA in 1976. Through Driskell’s vision and the voices of other curators, scholars, and artists, Black Art: in the Absence of Light explores the story of Black art from the 19th century into the modern day. Watch the trailer.

You are invited to the February meeting of the Inclusive Excellence book club for staff and faculty!

• Book: Vanessa Priya Daniel, Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning.
• RSVP to Dina Hackley-Hunt: hackleyhuntdm@hollins.edu .

“Women of color are top scorers for social change and responsible for many of the biggest victories of our time. From the streets, to the ballot box, to elected office, no other demographic group stands up more consistently and unequivocally against hate and injustice. Yet, in this clutch moment in history, when humanity can least afford it, the full power and potential of their leadership is too often benched by those who tear them down. This book equips us to support our MVPs so we can all win. A former community and union organizer who started one of the largest foundations to resource women of color-led organizing, Vanessa Daniel draws on candid interviews with 45 different women of color movement leaders, along with her own experience at the helm of an organization, to offer an on-the-ground perspective of the obstacles leaders face, how they navigate them, and how allies can show up. Daniel skillfully spotlights the superpowers these leaders bring to social change, while rejecting the magical thinking that identity alone makes anyone a good leader inherently.” (-Publisher)

Join us for a great discussion! Our goal is to explore dialogue across differences, and related issues: please join us for a friendly conversation, with dessert. You are welcome to bring your brown bag lunch, and any interested colleagues. Options for reading:

• request a print copy from the public library;
• or use Hollins’ interlibrary loan service;
• or support your local independent bookstore.

We hope you can join us on February 26!